Autonomy
Pronunciation: /ɔːˈtɑːnəmiː/
Autonomy (noun)
- the ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by others
- the right of a country or region to govern itself without outside control
- the ability of a group or organization to control its own activities
Examples
- The region gained autonomy after years of struggle.
- Autonomy allows communities to govern themselves.
Common collocations: gain autonomy, seek autonomy, declare autonomy, achieve autonomy, value autonomy